The site for this house is a densely built-up residential neighbourhood outside of Osaka.The home is designed for a couple with two children - intended to be housed adjacent to the main building.The typical composition of house and garden was unsuitable due to the crowded nature of the surroundings, so it was decided to create an irregular footprint that was a large as legally possible.A central garden is carved out of the main volume, cutting the house into a U-shape.This new garden void serves as an extension to the interior spaces and can be used as the children’s playground and place for communication with neighbours and friends.
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-joel